23+ YEARS
Locally Owned
16,000 SQ FT
Indoor + Outdoor Training
$35/ MONTH
Memberships Start Here
364 DAYS
Open Every Year
SERIOUS GYM. ZERO ATTITUDE.
Serious enough for serious lifters. Welcoming enough for your first workout.
Athens has spent more than two decades building a gym where people can actually train. From heavy free weights and specialty strength equipment to cardio, turf, group fitness and functional training, you'll find the tools you need to make progress—without the corporate feel or intimidating atmosphere.
Whether you've been training for 20 years or you're walking into a gym for the first time, there's a place for you here.
A GYM WITHIN THE GYM.
Your Workout. Your Space.
Not everyone wants to work out in the middle of a busy gym floor. That's why Athens has a dedicated Privacy Studio—a smaller, quieter training space just off the main gym floor with its own weights and machines.
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It's perfect when you want a little more privacy, less activity around you, or simply a more comfortable place to focus on your workout.
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And the best part? It's included with your Athens membership.
MORE THAN A GYM MEMBERSHIP
LOOK WHAT $35/MONTH GETS YOU.
One Membership. A whole lot included.
Strength + Cardio
Free weights, machines, cardio, & more
Unlimited Tanning
Included with Membership
iFit Indoor Cycling
Commercial Bikes with Guided Rides
Unlimited Group Fitness
Classes Included with Membership
Privacy Studio
A Quieter Place to Train
Infrared Sauna
Included with Membership
Outdoor Training
Take Your Workout Outside
Indoor Turf
Functional & Athletic Training
Basketball & Pickleball
More Ways to Move
Free Wi-FI
Stay Connected While You Train
Towel Service
One Less Thing to Bring
Locker Rooms & Showers
Everything You Need Before or After
FITNESS FOR PARENTS.
Your Workout Doesn't Need to Wait.
Finding time to work out is hard enough. Finding someone to watch the kids shouldn't make it harder.
Athens offers convenient on-site childcare while you train, giving parents an easier way to make fitness part of their routine.
And at just $5 per child per month, it's one of the simplest additions you can make to your Athens membership.
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MORE THAN A CLASS.
Classes That Don't Feel Like an Afterthought.
Unlimited group fitness is included with your Athens membership. From strength and conditioning to cycling, yoga, kickboxing and more, our classes give you another way to train, stay motivated and have fun doing it.
Our workouts are designed to keep things fresh, welcoming and challenging—whether you're a regular or trying your first class.
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TRAIN BEYOND FOUR WALLS
Take Your Workout Outside.
When the weather's right, Athens gives you even more room to train. Our outdoor workout area includes racks, weights, tires, heavy hammers, yoke walks and functional training equipment.
And on beautiful days, we open the large garage doors—bringing the indoor and outdoor training experience together.
TRAIN WITH A PURPOSE
Get a Plan. Get Accountability. Get Results.
Whether your goal is losing weight, building muscle, getting stronger, improving athletic performance or simply feeling better, personal training gives you a plan built around you.
Tell us about your goals, experience and schedule, and we'll match you with the right Athens coach.
One-on-one, partner and small-group training options are available.
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PERSONAL TRAINING FROM APPROX. $65/HOUR
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MORE WAYS TO MOVE
More Than a Weight Room.
Athens' large multipurpose room gives members even more ways to train and play.
Shoot hoops, play pickleball, join a class, work through a functional workout or use the open training space when scheduled activities aren't taking place.
The room also features six adjustable squat racks and a cushioned, high-grip training surface—making it one of the most versatile spaces in the gym.​
NEED THE WHOLE SPACE?
Private rentals available from $125/hour.
Team Practices • Birthday Parties • Training • Events
SILVERSNEAKERS WELCOME
Your Fitness Benefits May Cover Your Membership.
Athens Health Club proudly participates in SilverSneakers. If your health plan includes SilverSneakers benefits, you may be eligible to work out at Athens as part of your plan.
Not sure if you're eligible? We'll help you figure out the next step.
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Locally owned and operated in Eldersburg since 2003.
BUILT HERE. STILL HERE.
More Than 23 Years of Doing Things Differently.
Athens Health Club started with two local brothers, a love for training and an idea for a different kind of gym.
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More than two decades later, Athens is still locally owned, independently operated and built around the same belief: give people a great place to train, take care of the equipment, know your members and create a gym people actually enjoy coming to.
Today, Athens is run by owner Steve and his wife, Hunter, who are in the gym nearly every day.
We're not a national chain. We're part of this community—and we're proud to still be here doing what we love.
WHAT OUR MEMBERS SAY
Real People. Real Athens Members.
"I’ve been a member at Athens Health Club for over 10 years, and it continues to be the best gym in the Sykesville area. The selection of equipment is fantastic, and what really sets them apart is that they’re constantly adding new machines and updating the floor to keep things fresh. As a local business, you can tell they genuinely care about their members and take pride in maintaining a top-notch facility. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a great local spot to train!"
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-John G.
"Hands down the best gym in the area. The equipment is top-tier, always well-maintained, and you rarely have to wait for a rack or machine even during peak hours. The space is exceptionally clean, which is a huge deal for me, and the atmosphere strikes the perfect balance—everyone is focused on their own work, but the overall community is super encouraging and friendly. The staff actually cares about the facility and takes pride in the environment. If you’re looking for a spot that gets all the details right, this is it."
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-Steve D.
"I’ve been going to this gym for 10 years, and I can honestly say it feels like so much more than just a gym. The staff is absolutely the best—friendly, welcoming, knowledgeable, and always supportive. The members are just as amazing and create an encouraging, positive atmosphere where everyone wants to see each other succeed.
After 10 years, I can confidently say I wouldn’t want to work out anywhere else. If you’re looking for a gym with great people, great energy, and a true sense of community, this is the place!"
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-Lindsey S.
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YOUR LOCAL GYM
Come See Athens for Yourself.
Conveniently located in the Liberty Exchange Shopping Center in Eldersburg, Athens Health Club has been serving Eldersburg, Sykesville and the surrounding communities for more than two decades.
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5965 Exchange Drive
Eldersburg, MD 21784
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GYM HOURS
Monday–Friday: 5:00 AM–10:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM–6:00 PM
Sunday: 8:00 AM–4:00 PM
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Open 364 days a year.
READY WHEN YOU ARE
Come See What Makes Athens Different.
No pressure. No corporate sales pitch. Just a locally owned gym with great equipment, great people and everything you need to get a great workout.
Memberships start at just $35/month.
Locally owned • Month-to-month memberships • Open 364 days a year